TRASH AND RECYCLING RULES1. CONTRACTOR.The trash and recycling contractor is Trash Away LLC. If Trash Away fails tocollect trash or recycling, call them at 703-339-4560.2. SPECIAL NOTICES.The community will be notified of any "no collection" days and specialcollections such as Christmas trees. Trash and recycling may NOT be putout on "no-collection" days.3. CONTAINERS.A. Trash must be put out in covered trash containers or heavy duty plastictrash bags. Use of grocery bags or boxes is prohibited.B. Trash containers, lids, and recycling bins should be clearly marked withthe owner's house number.4. TIME.A. Trash is collected Mondays and Thursdays as early as 6:00 a.m. Recycling pickup is on Thursdays only.B. Trash containers, trash bags, and recycling or other materials may onlybe put out after 6:00 p.m. the evening before or the morning ofcollection days.C. Trash containers and recycling bins must be retrieved and placedback inside the residence or within the fenced portion of the rearyard by midnight of collection day. Trash containers stored in thefront yard or side yard is prohibited.D. Residents who are unable to place trash out within the listed times(for example because of an out-of-town trip) must either hold thetrash, etc. or arrange for someone to put it out and retrieve anycontainer or recycling bin.5. LOCATION.A. Place trash only on the edge of your front lawn andsidewalk or the grass strip at the curb directly in frontof your home. (SEE ATTACHED DIAGRAM.)B. Trash and recycling is NOT allowed:a. In corner common areasb. In front yards or on the sidewalk leading to the frontdoorc. Near or next to any fire hydrant or mailboxes.6. PICK-UP FAILURE.If for any reason, trash or recyclable material is not picked up, residentsare encouraged to call Trash Away (703-339-4560) for late collection.Regardless of fault, uncollected trash and recyclable items must beretrieved by the "owner" not later than midnight the day of missedcollection and placed inside the residence or fenced portion of the rearyard.7. SPILLED TRASH.Regardless of fault, if any portion of a resident's trash is spilled on any partof the grounds, it is the responsibility of the resident to pick it up. Spilledtrash found on the parking lot, curb, or sidewalk adjacent to a residence willbe presumed to belong to the occupant of the residence.8. PENALTIES.The Board of Directors may charge a $50.00 assessment for eachviolation.9. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.A. Recycling (THURSDAY PICK UP ONLY): Newspapers (newsprint only -black and white or comics) are to be kept separate. Bundle in brownpaper bags or tie in bundles with twine. Place in or beside recyclebin. Glass, bottles, and metal/aluminum cans should be rinsed andplaced in the recycle bin.B. Tree and Shrub Debris must either be bagged in a black trash bagor cut and bundled into 3-foot sections.C. Large Trash Items, such as furniture, televisions, etc.,will only be picked up on Thursdays.D. Hazardous Materials such as paint cans, car batteries,and building materials (e.g. lumber, windows, and doors) willnot be picked up. It is the responsibility of the homeowner todispose of these items properly.E. Appliance or “White Goods” Fairfax County law requires all whiteappliances, such as refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, etc. to bedisposed of separately from trash. All residents are required toeither arrange for separate disposal of these items directly withthe trash contractor or properly dispose of these itemsthemselves. In addition, Fairfax County has collaborated withmanufactures of household appliances to identity owners ofappliances that have been improperly disposed, such as in woodedareas. The law allows that penalties of up to $1000.00 may becharged for improper disposal of household appliances.

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